Lists

There are incredible artists within the United States and around the world releasing some much needed new music this year, and these are the albums that our staff is most excited to hear in 2025.

The Alternative staff present to you our 50 favorite releases of 2024. 50 albums that we stand behind, and that only our team would ever put on the same list together, and that's something we're extra proud of.

Hoofian's debut EP 'Whirling' is a tapestry of jangly riffs, meditative basslines and poetic wordplay

Elizabeth previews this weekend's Pitchfork Fest with 8 acts that you absolutely must see if you attend.

Our staff put our heads together and compiled our list of our favorite records of 2024 so far! It's been a wild 6 months full of awesome releases, but these are the ones that stuck out most to us. Check out our picks and find your new favorite band.

We put together a list of our 25 most anticipated releases of 2024. From scrappy hardcore upstarts to pop-country favorites, we've got you covered. Read through and get stoked for another year of great music.

Caleb of hey, ily and Fly Over States tells us about five of his favorite albums of 2023!

The Alt staff's list of the 55 best releases of 2023 & the winner of the yearly awards for Album of the Year, Best Debut, Most Underrated, our Fan Vote, and Best Non LP.

Nominate your favorite albums for our 2nd Annual Fan's Choice Award. 6 nominees will be announced on Dec 12th and the winner will be picked by our Patreon supporters. Can't wait to see what awesome release takes the prize this year.

David of realoemo stops by to list off 20 of his favorite bands harkening back to the earlier emo sound.

2023 has been full of great new music, so there's definitely some awesome releases you missed. Don't worry though, our staff put together a list of the 30+ best releases of 2023 so far! Take a listen and find some gems.

Dusty of Haunt Dog stops by to recommend ten lesser-known emo bands you need to listen to now.

We asked 20+ of our favorite bands and songwriters to give their favorite releases of the year.

2022 has been a great year for new music and for The Alternative. So why not end this year with a huge list of all of our favorite releases + our winners of the 10th Annual The Alternative Music Awards!

2022 has been a dark year in many ways, but fortunately it has also been a year full of incredible art. Art that has gotten us all through these tough times. These are our favorite albums of 2022––so far.